SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Accounting and AssuranceLocation: Toronto, hybrid - 3 days in office
Job Type: Full-Time, newly created role
Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory)
Position SummaryWorking with a high degree of independence, the Senior Associate leads assigned engagements and complex file sections, reviews the work of junior team members, prepares accurate documentation, resolves or escalates significant issues, and communicates professionally with clients, reviewers, and the engagement team.
Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise - Approximately 50%- Lead compilation engagements and complex files from planning through to review-ready completion with minimal supervision.
- Prepare and review bookkeeping, trial balances, working papers, draft financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Resolve diagnostics and ensure required engagement documentation is complete and accurate.
- Identify and research accounting, tax and file issues, including unusual or current-year items, recommend solutions, and escalate matters appropriately.
Audit & Assurance - Approximately 50%- Lead or assist with planning, execution, and completion of audit and review engagements, including coordinating fieldwork and client requests.
- Perform and review testing, evaluate supporting evidence, document results, and assess and communicate exceptions.
- Apply relevant accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards to assigned work, including more complex areas.
- Prepare and review accurate, well-referenced working papers, and resolve open items and review notes promptly.
Client Service, File Ownership & Teamwork- Maintain complete, organized files and clearly explain variances, conclusions, and outstanding items to reviewers and clients.
- Communicate progress and proactively escalate technical, timing, workload or budget concerns, recommending solutions.
- Manage multiple files and deadlines, monitor work in progress and budgets, and enter time accurately.
- Coach and mentor associates and students, delegate and review their work, and demonstrate continued growth in judgement, efficiency, and leadership.
Qualifications & Skills- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related field; CPA designation or significant progress toward it is preferred.
- A minimum of three years of relevant public accounting experience, including assurance and compilation, bookkeeping or tax files.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting, assurance and compilation standards, financial statements and tax compliance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; CaseWare, Jazzit, TaxPrep or similar software is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to review the work of others.
- Professional communication, sound judgement, integrity, and a collaborative, adaptable approach, with the ability to coach and mentor others.
Key CompetenciesTechnical foundation | File ownership and accountability | Professional judgement and skepticism | Accuracy, review and documentation | Client communication | Coaching and team development | Time management, adaptability and continuous learning
Working RelationshipsThe Senior Associate works closely with engagement team members, reviewers, managers, and partners, and provides day-to-day guidance to associates and students. The role involves direct communication with clients to obtain information, clarify questions, follow up on outstanding items, and support timely file completion.
Total Rewards
The annual salary range of $70,000. - $ 100,000. CAD, based on skills, experience, and education. We benchmark regularly to ensure fair, competitive pay and recognize individual contribution. This includes bonus, health and fitness spending, referral programs, flexible work arrangements, hybrid structure, and firm-paid benefits. Time off includes personal days, sick days, vacation, Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days and extended holiday closures.
Giving Back
Segal supports community involvement through events through our Giving Beyond Today program our annual paid volunteer day.
Life at Segal
We believe work should be engaging, supportive and a little fun. Segal team members enjoy firm-wide special events, catered lunched, on-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball), team BINGO, dedicated mediation room, regular event draws, free ROM and AGO tickets, and fun activities through-out the year.
Learning & Development
We invest in continuous learning through training, coaching, professional development and CPA PERT support
CFE Success Program
CFE writers receive paid study leave, paid, exam days, financial support, and mentorship to help them succeed.
